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Five ways to give your summer wardrobe a refresh
As warmer weather arrives, refresh your wardrobe with five bold statement essentials, including barrel jeans, retro football shirts, and the must-have Adidas Samba Jane.
The HONOR Spring Sale is Live at a store near you.
HONOR has launched its nationwide Spring Sale across South Africa, offering value-packed deals, bundled free gifts, and discounts on flagship devices, smartphones, and wearables.
The making of Mazhar Akhter
At just 24, Mazhar Akhter has transformed his childhood dream of fashion design into a reality, launching his first commercial collection with Pick n Pay Clothing's Futurewear…
Nine Yards is reimagining slow living in Joburg
A lush, all-in-one Rosebank precinct where food, art, fashion and green space come together to turn everyday city life into a slow, walkable experience
Retail didn’t die; it merely reset
The top performers are evolving into more complex and diverse spaces than traditional malls. They are becoming places where people don’t just shop but also spend time, live and…
It’s all about convenience and experiential retail
Brands can reinvent themselves by targeting new markets and taking note of new shopping trends
No silver bullet solution, Takealot boss says as Chinese retailers penetrate local space
The company has welcomed the removal of concessions that will make it more expensive to buy apparel from international online retailers such as China’s Shein and Temu
Continuity is the recipe for success at Woolworths Food
Analysts say the market can rest easy knowing that the popular retailer’s food section is in good hands
Black Friday expected to pump R26.6 billion into economy
Fraud monitors have cautioned about increased scams during the intense shopping period
Cash-strapped consumers still spending on clothing and footwear
Clothing and footwear have been the largest contributor to retail trade since October 2022
Bleak outlook for South Africa’s struggling retail sector
Retailer confidence has slumped to the lowest levels since the 2020 Covid-19 lockdowns
Retail sales decline 1.6% in March as belts are tightened
The largest negative contributors to the decrease were retailers in food, beverages, tobacco and general dealers
Minibus taxis hit as economic crisis, Uber disrupt passenger habits
The service isn’t growing as it should because of the pandemic, rising unemployment, fewer visits to malls and more people working from home
Objects of Desire: Hit refresh
New, precious pieces that last a lifetime and scents to breathe fresh air into life
South Africa’s retail revival is cashing in
Newer retailers are setting the benchmark for South Africa’s retail landscape, with plenty of room for innovation in bricks and mortar